Mental Health Matters Resources
Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
Self-Care: It’s Not Always Bubble Baths (But It Can Be!)
Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword recently with big movements in health and wellness taking over social media. Posts are often associated with skincare routines, face masks, and fresh manicures. While taking care of yourself is always a…
Getting Out of a Funk: How to Help Yourself Through Depression
Everyone has off days when they feel tired, irritable, and sad. It’s normal to feel sadness as a response to challenging life events, loss, or changes, but sometimes these feelings can stick around for a while if left unaddressed and make it diffic…
“I’m Fine”: How to Talk to the Men in Your Life About Their Mental Health
How many times have you heard the words ‘I’m fine’ when you asked your husband/boyfriend/father/son/friend about their mental health? The truth is that it can be tricky to start a dialogue with men about the emotional and mental challenges they mig…
How Adult Allies Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Between hormones, insecurities, and social pressures, growing up can be an awkward and challenging process. However, for LGBTQ youth, whose main concerns are their safety and the acceptance of their identity, as opposed to grades or college applica…
Reflecting on the Benefits of Telehealth 2 Months In
Just a few months ago, it was estimated that 1 in 5 Americans would experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Social isolation, the economic downturn, and vast uncertainty caused by the coronavirus have significantly increased…
Sustaining Telehealth Care Delivery May Require More Than a Pandemic: A Note From Our Chief Innovation Officer, Brandon Ward
Despite communication tools for remote patient/client care being available for decades, the broad healthcare system has been slow to adopt Telehealth, even with established positive outcomes research. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption…
7 Ways to Be a Mental Health Ally
On average, 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental illness each year, but with global events like the pandemic, these numbers are sure to increase. In the past, some people might have believed that mental health was only a concer…
Depression Can Affect Anyone: Here’s How to Help
We all experience sadness or disappointment from time to time, but depression is more than just feeling “blue.” With depression, everyday activities like work, school, and socializing can become more challenging and it can even make people lose int…
7 Simple Steps to Help With Anxiety
Have you ever felt your heartbeat racing after a dangerous or scary encounter? Maybe you’ve noticed your chest starts to feel tight when you know you’re about to have a difficult conversation. Everyone experiences anxiety in their lives, but differ…
How You Can Help Fight Stigma in Mental Health
“Think about the last time you heard someone say, “Oh, I don’t need to talk to a therapist, I’m not crazy,” or “Are you insane? Why would you do that?” Both are examples of the stigma surrounding mental health.
Stigmas have the power to ma…
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